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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UNC Chapel Hill UH NC State UNCW UNCG ECU ASU Texas A&M UT Austin| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,551 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #562 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncc.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,812 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,936 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,896 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,951 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,907 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 93% |
Admission |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,355 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 17,007 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UNC Charlotte | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Texas is larger than than UNC Charlotte based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 29,551 students)
UNC Charlotte vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNC Charlotte or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 117.6% more expensive to attend than UNC Charlotte for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $3,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at UNT than University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($18,087.00 vs. $17,936.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Charlotte than UNT ($13,951 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 23.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($10,412 vs. $12,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of North Carolina at Charlotte (93% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 15.8% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Charlotte ($9,159 vs. $7,907)
UNC Charlotte vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNC Charlotte or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UNC Charlotte .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Charlotte (1093) is the same at UNT (1093)
- Incoming UNC Charlotte students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UNC Charlotte students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UNT (3.46)
- UNC Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UNT (79.1%)
UNC Charlotte vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNC Charlotte or UNT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNT and UNC Charlotte.
- The graduation rate at UNC Charlotte is higher than University of North Texas (53% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn on average $1,600 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,000)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- UNT graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UNC Charlotte graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More UNC Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/